$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and Sapphire cabochon Star Fish Ring 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, sapphire and diamonds. July birthstone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pear Shape Sapphire and Ruby Ring with Emerald-Cut Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Pear Shape Sapphire and Ruby Ring with Emerald-Cut Diamonds made in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby Engagement Ring for Women with Diamonds in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby Engagement Ring for Women with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.95 carats and diamond of 0.96 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 4.26 carats with Ruby 1.10 carats and Diamond 0.70 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 6.88 grams Per...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Ring with 0.88ct Pear-Cut No Heat Certified Ruby & Diamonds Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
18K gold ring featuring a 0.88-carat pear-cut red ruby, surrounded by 0.29 carats of round-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Green Apatite with Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This exceptional chic ring features a green apatite weighing approximately 8.03 carats, flanked at the shoulders with diamonds and pink rubies, all set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold
COCKTAIL Ring with opal, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring with a heart-shaped pink opal, ruby, and brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct – G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 5.5 - EU 16 (50) Detailed description The top of the ...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Coral with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Coral 5.95 carats with Ruby 1.78 carats and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.89 grams "We fi...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace 18K White Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is made up of 3*5 oval-cut Ruby (4 pcs) 0.90 carat Ruby and Round Cut Diamond (1 Pcs) 0.17 Carat, Round Cut Diamond (38 Pcs) 0.33 Carat .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Ruby !8 Karat Gold Ring Flat Cut Rubies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid-eighteenth century ring is set with flat cut rubies. The ring head in the shape of a rosette is set with eight small and one large ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo and Ruby Dragonfly Motif 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ethiopian Opal, Diamonds, Rubies Opal Shape: Oval Cabochon Opal Color: Multiple Colors Opal Cut: Cabochon Cut Opal Total Carat Weight: 5.49 CTW...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
BOUCHERON Paris Clover Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.94 Ctw In Diamonds & Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
The cocktail ring was carefully crafted with modern patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and is embellished with a great selection of thirty natural earth ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring with No Heat Star Ruby 6 Carat, Diamonds 1.83 Carat
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing 18kt White Gold Ring With No Heat Star Ruby 6.11ct, Diamonds 1.83ct Ruby: Intense Purple Red, Cabochon Star Ruby, No indications of heating.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K Two Tone Gold Band Ring with 0.57ct Diamonds 0.65ct Ruby Size 9
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Detailed Description: Experience a blend of elegance and sophistication with this vintage Tiffany & Co. band ring. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat two-tone gol...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Cut Ruby Three Stone Ring with Diamond Accents in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies and diamonds Diamond Shape: Single cut Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.04 CTW Diamond Stone Count: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
15K Yellow Gold Art Deco Snake Ring with Diamond and Ruby Eyes, 1940
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This snake ring in circular format is simple yet delightful.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
GIT & GFCO Certified Natural Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.204 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 0.55 Colour: - C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant ring with the four precious stones: ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamonds made in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum ruby and brilliant cut diamond Ring
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
Platinum ring with cushion shaped ruby and channel set brilliant cut diamonds handmade in Notting Hill London by renowned British jewellery designer Malcolm Betts.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
PLATINUM Classic Cocktail Ring With 4.84 Ctw In Vivid Red Ruby And VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A classic cocktail ring in platinum with ruby and diamonds. This is a classic cocktail ring crafted in solid platinum with high polished finish.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
$18,984Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Natural Burma Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt gold ladies ring with natural Burma ruby and diamonds Ring shank tested positive for 18kt gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.59 carat, Blue Sapphire 0.65 carat with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.82 grams "We...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with 8 Blue Enamel Strips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold ruby and diamond ring with 8 blue enamel strips.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby with Tsavorite and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.36 carats with Tsavorite 0.74 carat and Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.47 grams "We...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite 0.72 carat and Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 3.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weigh...
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Sugarloaf Rubellite, Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Pink Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A truly one-of-a-kind Cabochon Sugarloaf-cut Rubellite 24.19 carats, Ruby 5.0 carats with Diamond 1.34 carats Ring Set in 18 Karat Pink Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Lenght: 2.3 cm ...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$4,996Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Polki Diamond Band Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful band ring is made from 18k yellow gold and features a row of rubies and polki diamonds with a set of pave diamond .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K & 24K Gold Ring with 22.15 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamonds by Victor Velyan
By Victor Velyan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The 18K and 24K Yellow Gold Ring with 22.15 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds exemplifies his dedication to creating luxurious, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Mossy Aquamarine "Plantagenet" Ring in 14 Karat Rose and White Gold with Rubies
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS: > Face height: 19mm (3/4") > Face width: 23.5mm (just over 7/8") > Band width (at center back): 7.2mm > Band thickness: 2mm > Aquamarine dimensions: 17mm x 1...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Genuine Opaque Ruby Ring with Diamonds for Women
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted ring showcases a stunning ruby center with diamonds on both sides.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,488Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.45Ct Natural Ruby & Diamond Bypass Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with Split Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a 1.45-carat natural octagon-cut ruby as the center stone.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Real Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring With Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.72 carats and diamonds of 0.5 carat.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is made up of 7x3.5 mm Marquise-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.41 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (6 Pcs) 0.03 Carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
24k Gold Ring for Woman with Bee Engravings, Marquise Cut Ruby and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Ruby (1.03) and Diamonds (0.18) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where empires like the...
Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold
Vintage 4 Star Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 4-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Gold Band Ring. Hand set with 4 Star Rubies weighing approx. 3.00tcw and Diamonds, approx. 0.12tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Ring, 1.53 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire, with Rubies and Diamonds
By effe
Located in New York, NY
This 18KT. yellow gold ring centers an oval Blue Sapphire flanked on either side by oval Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$385Sale Price / item|30% Off
Sterling Silver Horse Ring with a Ruby Eye and Diamonds on the Strap
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, containing 1 round ruby weighing .04pts. ring size is 9 and 15 round full cut diamonds weighing .16pts. can be size to fit for free. weighing 16 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
AGL Certified 3.04 Carat Pigeon’s Blood No-Heat Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 3.04 Carat No Heat “Pigeons Blood” Oval Ruby with Cathedral Diamond Halo Ring Setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century Platinum Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century platinum cocktail ring, with center ruby cabochon, side rubies and approx. 1.00ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$936Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 1.1 CTW Ruby Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified 1.1 CTW Ruby Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.1 carats and diamonds of 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style 18K Gold Regal Cocktail Ring with 1.08Ct Ruby & Clustered Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco–inspired cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a vibrant 1.08 carat emerald-cut ruby at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1930 Ring in 18kt Gold with 2.55 Ctw in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1930´s Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K yellow Gold Stone: Natural Diamonds & Rubies Ring size: 5 (resizable). Ring measurements: 0.55 inches and raise 0.35 inches from the fin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14K Gold Ruby Band with Emerald Accents, 1.70 Ct Ruby Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Band Ring, Emerald and Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Band, Natural Ruby Channel Set Ring** Bold color and timeless craftsmanship come together in this handcrafted 14K y...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Ruby & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Ruby & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring AGL Certified 18K Gold Ring with Center Oval Ruby approximately 1.87 cts with 54 Surrounding Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds approximately ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby 0.20 Carat with Diamond 0.12 Carat Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.20 carat with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.3 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 1.75 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
8.87 Carat Cabochon Ruby Domed Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.5 This exquisite 18-karat yellow gold dome ring boasts a captivating 8.87-carat natural ruby cabochon and 0.72-carat round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Sapphires and Rubies
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design Ring handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom-made.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Blue Diamond Emerald Ruby Ring with Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This ring is all custom-made in our workshop in Athens Greece and is of outstanding workmanship and quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Red Ruby Cherry Blossom Flower Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Red Ruby Cherry Blossom Flower Ring with Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.88 carats and diamonds of 0.51 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.75 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.44 carat and Diamond 0.52 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.13 gra...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Gin & Grace 18K Yellow Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is made up of 6x4 mm Pear-Cut (1 pcs) 0.44 carat Ruby and Round-cut White Diamond (1 Pcs) 0.06 Carat, Baguette-cut White Diamond (1 pcs) 0.04 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity Band with Oval Shaped Rubies
Located in Wailea, HI
Oval shaped rubies in 18k rose gold eternity band. 16 total stones 3.79 carat total weight Ring size 6.5
Ruby, 18k Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Yellow Gold Mozambique Genuine Ruby Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
This ring is made up of 3mm Square-Cut Channel Setting Genuine Ruby (2pcs) 0.39 Carat, 2.5mm Square-Cut Channel Setting Genuine Ruby (8pcs) 0.88 Carat and Round-Cut Prong Setting Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.76 Carat Natural Ruby Cluster Ring in 14k Solid Rose Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby Cluster Ring with Diamonds in 14k gold featuring natural ruby of 2.79 carats and diamonds of 0.49 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 15 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold custom
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 13 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold customizable to size One of our most special pieces- This would be a custom order and will take about 60 days...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond and Natural Ruby Ring with GIA Cert.
Located in San Francisco, CA
The ring weighs 6.0 grams. The center Ruby is 7.66mm x 6.05mm in diameter.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby 14k White Gold Oval Cut with Round-Cut Diamond Accents Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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